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TIFF to PNG Converter

Turn TIFF files into PNG in a couple of clicks. High-fidelity format used in print and archiving. Lossless image format with full alpha transparency. The conversion is lossless — every pixel, sample or byte in the source is preserved.

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Drop your files here

TIFF files (.tiff, .tif) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a TIFF file above and FileTools360 will turn it into PNG — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your TIFF files

    Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.

  2. 2

    Adjust the settings if you want to

    The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control dimensions, rotation and metadata removal.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

TIFF and PNG explained

TIFF is a flexible container used in print, publishing and archiving. It can hold multiple pages, layers, and a variety of compression schemes including none at all, which is why TIFF files vary enormously in size.

PNG is a lossless raster format built to replace GIF. It stores every pixel exactly as given and supports a full 8-bit alpha channel, which means genuine partial transparency rather than the single transparent colour GIF offers.

Where TIFF files come from
Scanners, professional photography workflows, and print production.
Where PNG is used
Screenshots, exported logos and UI assets, and anything designed rather than photographed.

TIFF vs PNG

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

TIFF compared with PNG
PropertySourceTarget
CompressionLossy or losslessLossless
TransparencyYesYes
AnimationNoNo
Introduced19861996
Browser supportProfessional tools yes, web browsers no.Universally supported.
TIFF is stronger at
Lossless, with optional compression. Supports multiple pages in one file. Handles CMYK and high bit depths for print.
PNG is stronger at
Completely lossless — re-saving never degrades the image. Full alpha transparency, including soft edges and shadows. Sharp text and hard edges stay sharp.

Why convert TIFF to PNG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of TIFF: anything involving the web or casual sharing. PNG is the better fit when the image has transparency, text, screenshots, logos, or you need an exact pixel-for-pixel copy.

TIFF limitations that prompt the switch
No browser support at all. Large files. The format's flexibility means some TIFFs will not open in some readers.
What you give up
Much larger than JPEG or WebP for photographic content. No animation in practice (APNG exists but support is inconsistent).

Does converting TIFF to PNG reduce quality?

Both formats store the content without discarding data, so this conversion preserves it exactly. The file size may change because the two formats compress differently, but the content itself is unaffected.

Converting a JPEG to PNG does not improve its quality. It freezes the image exactly as it already is, artefacts included, in a larger file.

About these formats

Source

Tagged Image File Format

High-fidelity format used in print and archiving.

Extensions
.tiff, .tif
MIME type
image/tiff
Best for
Printing · Scanning · Archival masters
Compatibility
Professional tools yes, web browsers no.

Target

Portable Network Graphics

Lossless image format with full alpha transparency.

Extensions
.png
MIME type
image/png
Best for
Transparency · Graphics and logos · Screenshots
Compatibility
Universally supported.

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